Patents by Inventor Randall G. Falk

Randall G. Falk has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6533305
    Abstract: A motorcycle front wheel suspension includes a pair of suspension struts mounted in parallel with a pair of fork struts. Each fork strut and suspension strut pair are connected at a bottom end by a link. The two fork struts are connected together by a pair of crossbeams. The top ends of the suspension struts are connected by arms to a crosshead. The crosshead is mounted to the top crossbeam through a pair of pneumatic springs. An axle is mounted to the lower ends of the suspension struts. A pressure air sources is installed on the motorcycle to provide pressure air to the pneumatic springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventor: Randall G. Falk
  • Patent number: 6196779
    Abstract: A fastener for temporarily securing together at least one part and a tool includes a body having a longitudinal axis, a part-engaging surface for bearing against the at least one part, and an outer surface that defines a guide bushing. A fastening mechanism projects axially from the body and is adapted to extend through the at least one part for securing the at least one part against the part-engaging surface. The fastener further includes an engaging member on the body and having a tool-engaging surface that is engageable with the tool for securing the tool to the at least one part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Randall G. Falk